Anonymous tip leads to arrest of suspect in bronze plaque thefts

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of stealing bronze plaques from public libraries, investigators announced on Thursday.

Authorities arrested Randall Ryan Balsley, 45, after an anonymous tip was made to the San Diego County Crime Stoppers.

Balsley was allegedly seen stealing a bronze plaque valued at $4,500 on Oct. 17 at the Imperial Beach Library, according to surveillance footage. Deputies identified the suspect’s vehicle as a white 2005–2010 Chevrolet Silverado…

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